The Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) 3 District Street Crime Unit has been actively investigating a break and enter that occurred on June 24th, 2023, at a commercial business located on Kennedy Street near Ross Street, in the City of Welland.
On July 3rd, 2023, images of the suspects were released, along with an appeal asking members of the public for assistance identifying those involved. As a result of information received, detectives identified the suspects.
Gerry Sergio PELLIZZARI (31 years) of Niagara Falls was arrested on July 17th, 2023, and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:
• Break and Enter Commit
• Fail to Comply with Probation Order
Stefan VAUTOUR (51 years) of Welland was arrested on July 18th, 2023, and charged with the following Criminal Code offence:
• Break and Enter Commit
Both PELLIZZARI and VAUTOUR were held in police custody pending a bail hearing. VAUTOUR was released on July 19th, 2023, and is scheduled to attend court on August 18th, 2023, at the Welland Courthouse located at 102 East Main Street, in the City of Welland. PELLIZZARI remains in the custody of Ontario Correctional Services.
3 District detectives would like to thank members of the public who came forward with information that assisted in solving this investigation. Anyone who may have additional information is asked to contact the lead detective by dialing 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1009561.
Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to persons who contact the program with information that leads to an arrest.
Incident #23-70583
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